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| Flight Quarters | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| These are some pictures I took of the CH 46's on board practicing take offs and landings. Aboard ship, its known as 'Flight Quarters.' These helos make the 20 minute one way trip to Djibouti almost daily to ferry passengers, carry cargo, and bring the mail. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| This page last edited 10 May 2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| A crewman waits while the helo spins up its blades. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| A crewman working on the rotar gearbox. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Two crewman look on while the rotars spin up. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| The helo lifts off, under the guidance of a crewman. | ||||||||||||||||||||||